MRDC to host small business lending workshop

Whether you are looking for ways to finance the expansion of an existing business or to open the doors of a new one, the Meramec Regional Development Corporation (MRDC) is hosting a free workshop for area entrepreneurs and lenders wanting to know more about financing options.

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The Rolla Daily News - Rolla, MO

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Posted Feb. 24, 2013 at 2:45 PM

By Staff Reports
Posted Feb. 24, 2013 at 2:45 PM

ST. JAMES

Whether you are looking for ways to finance the expansion of an existing business or to open the doors of a new one, the Meramec Regional Development Corporation (MRDC) is hosting a free workshop for area entrepreneurs and lenders wanting to know more about financing options.

The workshop will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) office located at 4 Industrial Drive in St. James.

The workshop will feature a list of knowledgeable presenters from the Small Business Administration (SBA), Missouri University of Science and Technology Small Business and Technology Development Center and MRPC’s business loan department. There is no charge for the workshop.

Lenders, economic developers, business owners and realtors are encouraged to participate.

The workshop is open to the public, and reservations are requested. To reserve a spot or for more information, contact Maria Bancroft at 573-265-2993 or by email at mbancroft@meramecregion.org.

MRDC is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that is also a Small Business Administration Certified Development Corporation (CDC), serving primarily Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Osage, Pulaski, Phelps and Washington counties.

MRDC is made up of community leaders and lenders who volunteer their time to review projects that result in job creation for the Meramec region.